For most groups the term teambuilding conjures up images of spirited tug of war and relay races, with one side claiming victory. The Ritz-Carlton VolunTeaming offers groups a new opportunity at teambuilding where it’s a win-win for everyone including the local community. VolunTeaming is the newest volunteer offering under the Community Footprints social responsibility program.

The Ritz-Carlton properties in the United States, Caribbean and Mexico offer unique VolunTeaming activities benefiting the local community. Half and full-day projects range from harvesting organic crops for donation to a local foodbank, painting murals at a local Boys & Girls Club, helping protect and preserve a historic park, and working side-by-side with members of Habitat for Humanity to transform a building site into a home.

For groups with limited time, but still wanting the VolunTeaming experience, two hour on property programs are available:

Bike Build for Charity: Teams compete in short, fast paced games. Earning points for bicycle parts that will be used to build bikes for a local children’s charity. More Details.

Welcome Home for Habitat: This teambuilding activity supports the work of Habitat for Humanity by creating worthwhile housewarming gifts for the new homeowners. More Details.

Go Green Racing: This teambuilding activity showcases the importance of recycling, alternative energy and green transportation while making a contribution to the local community. More Details.

Literacy Builders: This teambuilding activity is designed to provide motivation and enthusiasm for reading amongst local children via the assembly of bookshelves fordonation to a local children’s organizations. More Details.

Rescuing Exotic Animalsin Need withThe Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

The group travels together to Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary in Sarasota, Florida where program founder Kay Rosaire explains the history of the organization and its mission to save the animals often found in the direst of circumstances. Learn More